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5728a20a2ca10214002da4fe | Which artist released a music video and three audio tracks on CD-V in 1989? | David Bowie | [
"LaserDisc\n\nThere were also 12 cm (4.7 in) (CD size) \"single\"-style discs produced that were playable on LaserDisc players. These were referred to as CD Video (CD-V) discs, and Video Single Discs (VSD). A CD-V carried up to five minutes of analog LaserDisc-type video content (usually a music video), as well as ... |
5728a2e94b864d1900164b0e | What were VSDs lacking that CD-Vs included? | audio CD tracks | [
"LaserDisc\n\nCD-Vs are not to be confused with Video CDs (which are all-digital and can only be played on VCD players, DVD players, CD-i players, computers, and later-model LaserDisc players, such as the DVL series from Pioneer that can also play DVDs). CD-Vs can only be played back on LaserDisc players with CD-V ... |
5728a2e94b864d1900164b0f | In what areas of the world were VSDs popular? | only in Japan and other parts of Asia | [
"LaserDisc\n\nCD-Vs are not to be confused with Video CDs (which are all-digital and can only be played on VCD players, DVD players, CD-i players, computers, and later-model LaserDisc players, such as the DVL series from Pioneer that can also play DVDs). CD-Vs can only be played back on LaserDisc players with CD-V ... |
5728a2e94b864d1900164b10 | Were VSDs or CD-Vs all digital and also playable on DVD players? | VSDs | [
"LaserDisc\n\nCD-Vs are not to be confused with Video CDs (which are all-digital and can only be played on VCD players, DVD players, CD-i players, computers, and later-model LaserDisc players, such as the DVL series from Pioneer that can also play DVDs). CD-Vs can only be played back on LaserDisc players with CD-V ... |
572811b03acd2414000df3ab | What year was Britain and allies victorious in the war? | 1945 | [
"George_VI\n\nDuring George's reign the break-up of the British Empire and its transition into the Commonwealth of Nations accelerated. The parliament of the Irish Free State removed direct mention of the monarch from the country's constitution on the day of his accession. From 1939, the Empire and Commonwealth, ex... |
572811b03acd2414000df3ac | When did India and Pakistan gain independence? | 1947 | [
"George_VI\n\nDuring George's reign the break-up of the British Empire and its transition into the Commonwealth of Nations accelerated. The parliament of the Irish Free State removed direct mention of the monarch from the country's constitution on the day of his accession. From 1939, the Empire and Commonwealth, ex... |
572811b03acd2414000df3ad | What title did George have in India prior to 1948? | Emperor of India | [
"George_VI\n\nDuring George's reign the break-up of the British Empire and its transition into the Commonwealth of Nations accelerated. The parliament of the Irish Free State removed direct mention of the monarch from the country's constitution on the day of his accession. From 1939, the Empire and Commonwealth, ex... |
572811b03acd2414000df3ae | What did Ireland declare itself in 1950? | republic | [
"George_VI\n\nDuring George's reign the break-up of the British Empire and its transition into the Commonwealth of Nations accelerated. The parliament of the Irish Free State removed direct mention of the monarch from the country's constitution on the day of his accession. From 1939, the Empire and Commonwealth, ex... |
572812523acd2414000df3bd | What month and day was the death of Prince Albert? | 14 December | [
"George_VI\n\nHis birthday (14 December 1895) was the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather, Prince Albert, the Prince Consort. Uncertain of how the Prince Consort's widow, Queen Victoria, would take the news of the birth, the Prince of Wales wrote to the Duke of York that the Queen had been \"rath... |
572812523acd2414000df3be | Who was Prince Albert's great grandmother? | Queen Victoria | [
"George_VI\n\nHis birthday (14 December 1895) was the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather, Prince Albert, the Prince Consort. Uncertain of how the Prince Consort's widow, Queen Victoria, would take the news of the birth, the Prince of Wales wrote to the Duke of York that the Queen had been \"rath... |
572812523acd2414000df3bf | What was Prince Albert's nickname? | Bertie | [
"George_VI\n\nHis birthday (14 December 1895) was the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather, Prince Albert, the Prince Consort. Uncertain of how the Prince Consort's widow, Queen Victoria, would take the news of the birth, the Prince of Wales wrote to the Duke of York that the Queen had been \"rath... |
572812523acd2414000df3c0 | In which church was Prince Albert baptized? | St. Mary Magdalene's Church | [
"George_VI\n\nHis birthday (14 December 1895) was the 34th anniversary of the death of his great-grandfather, Prince Albert, the Prince Consort. Uncertain of how the Prince Consort's widow, Queen Victoria, would take the news of the birth, the Prince of Wales wrote to the Duke of York that the Queen had been \"rath... |
5728132f4b864d19001643d8 | Which ship did Alber train on in 1913? | HMS Cumberland | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert spent the first six months of 1913 on the training ship HMS Cumberland in the West Indies and on the east coast of Canada. He was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood on 15 September 1913, and spent three months in the Mediterranean. His fellow officers gave him the nickname \"Mr. Johns... |
5728132f4b864d19001643d9 | How many months did Albert spend in the Mediterranean in 1913? | three months | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert spent the first six months of 1913 on the training ship HMS Cumberland in the West Indies and on the east coast of Canada. He was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood on 15 September 1913, and spent three months in the Mediterranean. His fellow officers gave him the nickname \"Mr. Johns... |
5728132f4b864d19001643da | Which war did Albert serve in? | First World War | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert spent the first six months of 1913 on the training ship HMS Cumberland in the West Indies and on the east coast of Canada. He was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood on 15 September 1913, and spent three months in the Mediterranean. His fellow officers gave him the nickname \"Mr. Johns... |
5728132f4b864d19001643db | Who gave Albert the nickname of "Mr Johnson"? | fellow officers | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert spent the first six months of 1913 on the training ship HMS Cumberland in the West Indies and on the east coast of Canada. He was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood on 15 September 1913, and spent three months in the Mediterranean. His fellow officers gave him the nickname \"Mr. Johns... |
5728132f4b864d19001643dc | What was the cause of Albert's ill health in 1917? | duodenal ulcer | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert spent the first six months of 1913 on the training ship HMS Cumberland in the West Indies and on the east coast of Canada. He was rated as a midshipman aboard HMS Collingwood on 15 September 1913, and spent three months in the Mediterranean. His fellow officers gave him the nickname \"Mr. Johns... |
5728140b4b864d19001643f4 | What position was Albert appointed at Cranwell? | Officer in Charge of Boys at the Royal Naval Air Service | [
"George_VI\n\nIn February 1918, he was appointed Officer in Charge of Boys at the Royal Naval Air Service's training establishment at Cranwell. With the establishment of the Royal Air Force two months later and the transfer of Cranwell from Navy to Air Force control, he transferred from the Royal Navy to the Royal ... |
5728140b4b864d19001643f5 | Which number squadron was Albert appointed commanding officer in 1918? | 4 | [
"George_VI\n\nIn February 1918, he was appointed Officer in Charge of Boys at the Royal Naval Air Service's training establishment at Cranwell. With the establishment of the Royal Air Force two months later and the transfer of Cranwell from Navy to Air Force control, he transferred from the Royal Navy to the Royal ... |
5728140b4b864d19001643f6 | What year did Albert become a RAF pilot? | 1919 | [
"George_VI\n\nIn February 1918, he was appointed Officer in Charge of Boys at the Royal Naval Air Service's training establishment at Cranwell. With the establishment of the Royal Air Force two months later and the transfer of Cranwell from Navy to Air Force control, he transferred from the Royal Navy to the Royal ... |
5728140b4b864d19001643f7 | Who was the king of Belgium in 1918? | King Albert | [
"George_VI\n\nIn February 1918, he was appointed Officer in Charge of Boys at the Royal Naval Air Service's training establishment at Cranwell. With the establishment of the Royal Air Force two months later and the transfer of Cranwell from Navy to Air Force control, he transferred from the Royal Navy to the Royal ... |
572814934b864d1900164404 | What did Albert study in Trinity College? | history, economics and civics | [
"George_VI\n\nIn October 1919, Albert went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history, economics and civics for a year. On 4 June 1920, he was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He began to take on more royal duties. He represented his father, and toured coal mines, factori... |
572814934b864d1900164405 | What was Albert's nickname as he toured coal mines, factories, and railyards? | Industrial Prince | [
"George_VI\n\nIn October 1919, Albert went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history, economics and civics for a year. On 4 June 1920, he was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He began to take on more royal duties. He represented his father, and toured coal mines, factori... |
572814934b864d1900164406 | Who is Albert's older brother? | Edward | [
"George_VI\n\nIn October 1919, Albert went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history, economics and civics for a year. On 4 June 1920, he was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He began to take on more royal duties. He represented his father, and toured coal mines, factori... |
572814934b864d1900164407 | Which sport was Albert proficient at? | tennis | [
"George_VI\n\nIn October 1919, Albert went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history, economics and civics for a year. On 4 June 1920, he was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He began to take on more royal duties. He represented his father, and toured coal mines, factori... |
572814934b864d1900164408 | Which society was Albert the president of? | Industrial Welfare Society | [
"George_VI\n\nIn October 1919, Albert went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history, economics and civics for a year. On 4 June 1920, he was created Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney. He began to take on more royal duties. He represented his father, and toured coal mines, factori... |
5728155d3acd2414000df411 | Who was Albert infatuated with? | Sheila, Lady Loughborough | [
"George_VI\n\nIn a time when royals were expected to marry fellow royals, it was unusual that Albert had a great deal of freedom in choosing a prospective wife. An infatuation with the already-married Australian socialite Sheila, Lady Loughborough, came to an end in April 1920 when the King, with the promise of the... |
5728155d3acd2414000df412 | Who was the youngest daughter of Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne? | Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon | [
"George_VI\n\nIn a time when royals were expected to marry fellow royals, it was unusual that Albert had a great deal of freedom in choosing a prospective wife. An infatuation with the already-married Australian socialite Sheila, Lady Loughborough, came to an end in April 1920 when the King, with the promise of the... |
5728155d3acd2414000df413 | How many times did Elizabeth reject Albert's proposal? | twice | [
"George_VI\n\nIn a time when royals were expected to marry fellow royals, it was unusual that Albert had a great deal of freedom in choosing a prospective wife. An infatuation with the already-married Australian socialite Sheila, Lady Loughborough, came to an end in April 1920 when the King, with the promise of the... |
5728155d3acd2414000df414 | Who were royals usually expected to marry? | fellow royals | [
"George_VI\n\nIn a time when royals were expected to marry fellow royals, it was unusual that Albert had a great deal of freedom in choosing a prospective wife. An infatuation with the already-married Australian socialite Sheila, Lady Loughborough, came to an end in April 1920 when the King, with the promise of the... |
572815fbff5b5019007d9ccc | Why did Albert fear speaking in public? | his stammer | [
"George_VI\n\nBecause of his stammer, Albert dreaded public speaking. After his closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on 31 October 1925, one which was an ordeal for both him and his listeners, he began to see Lionel Logue, an Australian-born speech therapist. The Duke and Logue practised breat... |
572815fbff5b5019007d9ccd | Who helped Albert improve in public speaking? | Lionel Logue | [
"George_VI\n\nBecause of his stammer, Albert dreaded public speaking. After his closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on 31 October 1925, one which was an ordeal for both him and his listeners, he began to see Lionel Logue, an Australian-born speech therapist. The Duke and Logue practised breat... |
572815fbff5b5019007d9cce | What did Albert play partnered with a black man? | doubles tennis | [
"George_VI\n\nBecause of his stammer, Albert dreaded public speaking. After his closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on 31 October 1925, one which was an ordeal for both him and his listeners, he began to see Lionel Logue, an Australian-born speech therapist. The Duke and Logue practised breat... |
572815fbff5b5019007d9ccf | What did the Duke open in Australia in 1927? | Parliament House | [
"George_VI\n\nBecause of his stammer, Albert dreaded public speaking. After his closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on 31 October 1925, one which was an ordeal for both him and his listeners, he began to see Lionel Logue, an Australian-born speech therapist. The Duke and Logue practised breat... |
57281684ff5b5019007d9cda | What was Elizabeth's nickname? | Lilibet | [
"George_VI\n\nThe Duke and Duchess of York had two children: Elizabeth (called \"Lilibet\" by the family), and Margaret. The Duke and Duchess and their two daughters lived a relatively sheltered life at their London residence, 145 Piccadilly. They were a close and loving family. One of the few stirs arose when the ... |
57281684ff5b5019007d9cdb | Who were the Duke and Duchess of York's children? | Elizabeth (called "Lilibet" by the family), and Margaret | [
"George_VI\n\nThe Duke and Duchess of York had two children: Elizabeth (called \"Lilibet\" by the family), and Margaret. The Duke and Duchess and their two daughters lived a relatively sheltered life at their London residence, 145 Piccadilly. They were a close and loving family. One of the few stirs arose when the ... |
57281684ff5b5019007d9cdc | What was the name of Duke of York's London residence? | 145 Piccadilly | [
"George_VI\n\nThe Duke and Duchess of York had two children: Elizabeth (called \"Lilibet\" by the family), and Margaret. The Duke and Duchess and their two daughters lived a relatively sheltered life at their London residence, 145 Piccadilly. They were a close and loving family. One of the few stirs arose when the ... |
57281684ff5b5019007d9cdd | Who advised against the Duke becoming the Governor General of Canada? | J. H. Thomas | [
"George_VI\n\nThe Duke and Duchess of York had two children: Elizabeth (called \"Lilibet\" by the family), and Margaret. The Duke and Duchess and their two daughters lived a relatively sheltered life at their London residence, 145 Piccadilly. They were a close and loving family. One of the few stirs arose when the ... |
57281684ff5b5019007d9cde | What position did J. H. Thomas hold? | Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs | [
"George_VI\n\nThe Duke and Duchess of York had two children: Elizabeth (called \"Lilibet\" by the family), and Margaret. The Duke and Duchess and their two daughters lived a relatively sheltered life at their London residence, 145 Piccadilly. They were a close and loving family. One of the few stirs arose when the ... |
5728171d3acd2414000df44b | Why was Albert the heir presumptive to the throne? | Edward was unmarried and had no children | [
"George_VI\n\nAs Edward was unmarried and had no children, Albert was the heir presumptive to the throne. Less than a year later, on 11 December 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, who was divorced from her first husband and divorcing her second. Edward had been advised by Br... |
5728171d3acd2414000df44c | What was wrong with Edward marrying Wallis Simpson? | divorced woman with two living ex-husbands | [
"George_VI\n\nAs Edward was unmarried and had no children, Albert was the heir presumptive to the throne. Less than a year later, on 11 December 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, who was divorced from her first husband and divorcing her second. Edward had been advised by Br... |
5728171d3acd2414000df44d | What did Edward do to marry Wallis Simpson? | abdication | [
"George_VI\n\nAs Edward was unmarried and had no children, Albert was the heir presumptive to the throne. Less than a year later, on 11 December 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, who was divorced from her first husband and divorcing her second. Edward had been advised by Br... |
5728171d3acd2414000df44e | Who is Edward's mother? | Queen Mary | [
"George_VI\n\nAs Edward was unmarried and had no children, Albert was the heir presumptive to the throne. Less than a year later, on 11 December 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, who was divorced from her first husband and divorcing her second. Edward had been advised by Br... |
5728171d3acd2414000df44f | How did Edward react when he became heir to the throne? | broke down and sobbed like a child | [
"George_VI\n\nAs Edward was unmarried and had no children, Albert was the heir presumptive to the throne. Less than a year later, on 11 December 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his mistress, Wallis Simpson, who was divorced from her first husband and divorcing her second. Edward had been advised by Br... |
57281846ff5b5019007d9d18 | What is the Oireachtas? | the parliament of the Irish Free State | [
"George_VI\n\nOn the day of the abdication, the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Irish Free State, removed all direct mention of the monarch from the Irish constitution. The next day, it passed the External Relations Act, which gave the monarch limited authority (strictly on the advice of the government) to appoin... |
57281846ff5b5019007d9d19 | What did the Oireachtas remove from the Irish constitution? | all direct mention of the monarch | [
"George_VI\n\nOn the day of the abdication, the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Irish Free State, removed all direct mention of the monarch from the Irish constitution. The next day, it passed the External Relations Act, which gave the monarch limited authority (strictly on the advice of the government) to appoin... |
57281846ff5b5019007d9d1a | Which act gave the monarch limited authority in Ireland? | External Relations Act | [
"George_VI\n\nOn the day of the abdication, the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Irish Free State, removed all direct mention of the monarch from the Irish constitution. The next day, it passed the External Relations Act, which gave the monarch limited authority (strictly on the advice of the government) to appoin... |
57281846ff5b5019007d9d1b | What day did the Oireachtas pass an act that started to establish Ireland as a republic? | day of the abdication | [
"George_VI\n\nOn the day of the abdication, the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Irish Free State, removed all direct mention of the monarch from the Irish constitution. The next day, it passed the External Relations Act, which gave the monarch limited authority (strictly on the advice of the government) to appoin... |
572819294b864d1900164476 | What regnal name did Albert adopt? | George VI | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert assumed the regnal name \"George VI\" to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy. The beginning of George VI's reign was taken up by questions surrounding his predecessor and brother, whose titles, style and position were uncertain. He had been introduced as ... |
572819294b864d1900164477 | What title did Albert give Edward? | His Royal Highness The Duke of Windsor | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert assumed the regnal name \"George VI\" to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy. The beginning of George VI's reign was taken up by questions surrounding his predecessor and brother, whose titles, style and position were uncertain. He had been introduced as ... |
572819294b864d1900164478 | What did Albert bestow onto his wife on his 41st birthday? | the Order of the Garter | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert assumed the regnal name \"George VI\" to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy. The beginning of George VI's reign was taken up by questions surrounding his predecessor and brother, whose titles, style and position were uncertain. He had been introduced as ... |
572819294b864d1900164479 | Which two residences did Albert buy from Edward? | Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House | [
"George_VI\n\nAlbert assumed the regnal name \"George VI\" to emphasise continuity with his father and restore confidence in the monarchy. The beginning of George VI's reign was taken up by questions surrounding his predecessor and brother, whose titles, style and position were uncertain. He had been introduced as ... |
572819ff3acd2414000df48b | What day did George VI become coronated? | 12 May 1937 | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's coronation took place on 12 May 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In a break with tradition, Queen Mary attended the ceremony in a show of support for her son. There was no Durbar held in Delhi for George VI, as had occurred for his father, as the cost would have ... |
572819ff3acd2414000df48c | Who attended the coronation that was a break from tradition? | Queen Mary | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's coronation took place on 12 May 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In a break with tradition, Queen Mary attended the ceremony in a show of support for her son. There was no Durbar held in Delhi for George VI, as had occurred for his father, as the cost would have ... |
572819ff3acd2414000df48d | How many overseas tours happened after the coronation to France and North America? | Two | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's coronation took place on 12 May 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In a break with tradition, Queen Mary attended the ceremony in a show of support for her son. There was no Durbar held in Delhi for George VI, as had occurred for his father, as the cost would have ... |
572819ff3acd2414000df48e | In which city are Durbars usually held? | Delhi | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's coronation took place on 12 May 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In a break with tradition, Queen Mary attended the ceremony in a show of support for her son. There was no Durbar held in Delhi for George VI, as had occurred for his father, as the cost would have ... |
57281af83acd2414000df49d | Which prime minister was the King constitutionally bound to support? | Neville Chamberlain | [
"George_VI\n\nThe growing likelihood of war in Europe dominated the early reign of George VI. The King was constitutionally bound to support Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler. However, when the King and Queen greeted Chamberlain on his return from negotiating the Munich Agreement in 1938, t... |
57281af83acd2414000df49e | Which agreement was signed in 1938? | Munich Agreement | [
"George_VI\n\nThe growing likelihood of war in Europe dominated the early reign of George VI. The King was constitutionally bound to support Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler. However, when the King and Queen greeted Chamberlain on his return from negotiating the Munich Agreement in 1938, t... |
57281af83acd2414000df49f | The balcony in which palace is famous for being where the royal family makes appearances? | Buckingham Palace | [
"George_VI\n\nThe growing likelihood of war in Europe dominated the early reign of George VI. The King was constitutionally bound to support Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler. However, when the King and Queen greeted Chamberlain on his return from negotiating the Munich Agreement in 1938, t... |
57281af83acd2414000df4a0 | Which historian commented that the king's act in associating with Chamberlain as unconstitutional? | John Grigg | [
"George_VI\n\nThe growing likelihood of war in Europe dominated the early reign of George VI. The King was constitutionally bound to support Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler. However, when the King and Queen greeted Chamberlain on his return from negotiating the Munich Agreement in 1938, t... |
57281c622ca10214002d9e0a | Which two countries did the King and Queen tour in 1939? | Canada and the United States | [
"George_VI\n\nIn May and June 1939, the King and Queen toured Canada and the United States. From Ottawa, the royal couple were accompanied throughout by Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, to present themselves in North America as King and Queen of Canada. George was the first reigning monarch of C... |
57281c622ca10214002d9e0b | Who was the prime minister of Canada in 1939? | William Lyon Mackenzie King | [
"George_VI\n\nIn May and June 1939, the King and Queen toured Canada and the United States. From Ottawa, the royal couple were accompanied throughout by Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, to present themselves in North America as King and Queen of Canada. George was the first reigning monarch of C... |
57281c622ca10214002d9e0c | What title was the king and queen presented with when touring Canada? | King and Queen of Canada | [
"George_VI\n\nIn May and June 1939, the King and Queen toured Canada and the United States. From Ottawa, the royal couple were accompanied throughout by Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, to present themselves in North America as King and Queen of Canada. George was the first reigning monarch of C... |
57281c622ca10214002d9e0d | What was Roper's position? | U.S. Ambassador to Canada | [
"George_VI\n\nIn May and June 1939, the King and Queen toured Canada and the United States. From Ottawa, the royal couple were accompanied throughout by Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, to present themselves in North America as King and Queen of Canada. George was the first reigning monarch of C... |
57281c622ca10214002d9e0e | What did the Statute of Westminster do? | gave full sovereignty to the British Dominions | [
"George_VI\n\nIn May and June 1939, the King and Queen toured Canada and the United States. From Ottawa, the royal couple were accompanied throughout by Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, to present themselves in North America as King and Queen of Canada. George was the first reigning monarch of C... |
57281cf44b864d19001644b6 | What kind of tendencies did North America have? | isolationist tendencies | [
"George_VI\n\nThe trip was intended to soften the strong isolationist tendencies among the North American public with regard to the developing tensions in Europe. Although the aim of the tour was mainly political, to shore up Atlantic support for the United Kingdom in any future war, the King and Queen were enthusi... |
57281cf44b864d19001644b7 | Who was George's predecessor? | Edward VIII | [
"George_VI\n\nThe trip was intended to soften the strong isolationist tendencies among the North American public with regard to the developing tensions in Europe. Although the aim of the tour was mainly political, to shore up Atlantic support for the United Kingdom in any future war, the King and Queen were enthusi... |
57281cf44b864d19001644b8 | Who was the President of the United States in 1939? | President Franklin D. Roosevelt | [
"George_VI\n\nThe trip was intended to soften the strong isolationist tendencies among the North American public with regard to the developing tensions in Europe. Although the aim of the tour was mainly political, to shore up Atlantic support for the United Kingdom in any future war, the King and Queen were enthusi... |
57281cf44b864d19001644b9 | Which fair was happening in New York in 1939? | 1939 New York World's Fair | [
"George_VI\n\nThe trip was intended to soften the strong isolationist tendencies among the North American public with regard to the developing tensions in Europe. Although the aim of the tour was mainly political, to shore up Atlantic support for the United Kingdom in any future war, the King and Queen were enthusi... |
57281dc22ca10214002d9e28 | Against who did Britain declare war against in 1939? | Nazi Germany | [
"George_VI\n\nIn September 1939, Britain and the self-governing Dominions, but not Ireland, declared war on Nazi Germany. George VI and his wife resolved to stay in London, despite German bombing raids. They officially stayed in Buckingham Palace throughout the war, although they usually spent nights at Windsor Cas... |
57281dc22ca10214002d9e29 | Which city did the king and queen stay in even with the bombing threats? | London | [
"George_VI\n\nIn September 1939, Britain and the self-governing Dominions, but not Ireland, declared war on Nazi Germany. George VI and his wife resolved to stay in London, despite German bombing raids. They officially stayed in Buckingham Palace throughout the war, although they usually spent nights at Windsor Cas... |
57281dc22ca10214002d9e2a | How many people died on the first German raid on London? | one thousand civilians | [
"George_VI\n\nIn September 1939, Britain and the self-governing Dominions, but not Ireland, declared war on Nazi Germany. George VI and his wife resolved to stay in London, despite German bombing raids. They officially stayed in Buckingham Palace throughout the war, although they usually spent nights at Windsor Cas... |
57281dc22ca10214002d9e2b | What year did the King's brother die in service? | 1942 | [
"George_VI\n\nIn September 1939, Britain and the self-governing Dominions, but not Ireland, declared war on Nazi Germany. George VI and his wife resolved to stay in London, despite German bombing raids. They officially stayed in Buckingham Palace throughout the war, although they usually spent nights at Windsor Cas... |
57281e423acd2414000df4e3 | Who was Winston Churchill's predecessor? | Neville Chamberlain | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1940, Winston Churchill replaced Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister, though personally George would have preferred to appoint Lord Halifax. After the King's initial dismay over Churchill's appointment of Lord Beaverbrook to the Cabinet, he and Churchill developed \"the closest personal relations... |
57281e423acd2414000df4e4 | What position did Churchill hold? | Prime Minister | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1940, Winston Churchill replaced Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister, though personally George would have preferred to appoint Lord Halifax. After the King's initial dismay over Churchill's appointment of Lord Beaverbrook to the Cabinet, he and Churchill developed \"the closest personal relations... |
57281e423acd2414000df4e5 | What day of the week did Churchill and the King meet? | Tuesday | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1940, Winston Churchill replaced Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister, though personally George would have preferred to appoint Lord Halifax. After the King's initial dismay over Churchill's appointment of Lord Beaverbrook to the Cabinet, he and Churchill developed \"the closest personal relations... |
57281e423acd2414000df4e6 | Who did Churchill appoint to Cabinet that the King did not like? | Lord Beaverbrook | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1940, Winston Churchill replaced Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister, though personally George would have preferred to appoint Lord Halifax. After the King's initial dismay over Churchill's appointment of Lord Beaverbrook to the Cabinet, he and Churchill developed \"the closest personal relations... |
57281f423acd2414000df4ff | What country did the King and Queen visit in July 1944? | Italy | [
"George_VI\n\nThroughout the war, the King and Queen provided morale-boosting visits throughout the United Kingdom, visiting bomb sites, munitions factories, and troops. The King visited military forces abroad in France in December 1939, North Africa and Malta in June 1943, Normandy in June 1944, southern Italy in ... |
57281f423acd2414000df500 | When did the King and Queen visit North Africa and Malta? | June 1943 | [
"George_VI\n\nThroughout the war, the King and Queen provided morale-boosting visits throughout the United Kingdom, visiting bomb sites, munitions factories, and troops. The King visited military forces abroad in France in December 1939, North Africa and Malta in June 1943, Normandy in June 1944, southern Italy in ... |
57281f423acd2414000df501 | What improved when the King and Queen visited different military sites? | morale | [
"George_VI\n\nThroughout the war, the King and Queen provided morale-boosting visits throughout the United Kingdom, visiting bomb sites, munitions factories, and troops. The King visited military forces abroad in France in December 1939, North Africa and Malta in June 1943, Normandy in June 1944, southern Italy in ... |
572820333acd2414000df505 | What is the association of independent states in Britain called? | the Commonwealth | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's reign saw the acceleration of the dissolution of the British Empire. The Statute of Westminster 1931 had already acknowledged the evolution of the Dominions into separate sovereign states. The process of transformation from an empire to a voluntary association of independent states, known ... |
572820333acd2414000df506 | What two dominions did British India become? | India and Pakistan | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's reign saw the acceleration of the dissolution of the British Empire. The Statute of Westminster 1931 had already acknowledged the evolution of the Dominions into separate sovereign states. The process of transformation from an empire to a voluntary association of independent states, known ... |
572820333acd2414000df507 | What country left the Commonwealth in January 1948? | Burma | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's reign saw the acceleration of the dissolution of the British Empire. The Statute of Westminster 1931 had already acknowledged the evolution of the Dominions into separate sovereign states. The process of transformation from an empire to a voluntary association of independent states, known ... |
572820333acd2414000df508 | What year was the Republic of Ireland formed? | 1949 | [
"George_VI\n\nGeorge VI's reign saw the acceleration of the dissolution of the British Empire. The Statute of Westminster 1931 had already acknowledged the evolution of the Dominions into separate sovereign states. The process of transformation from an empire to a voluntary association of independent states, known ... |
57282116ff5b5019007d9da6 | Who was the Prime Minister of South Africa in 1947? | Jan Smuts | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1947, the King and his family toured Southern Africa. The Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, Jan Smuts, was facing an election and hoped to make political capital out of the visit. George was appalled, however, when instructed by the South African government to shake hands only with white... |
57282116ff5b5019007d9da7 | What were the King's South African bodyguards referred as? | the Gestapo | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1947, the King and his family toured Southern Africa. The Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, Jan Smuts, was facing an election and hoped to make political capital out of the visit. George was appalled, however, when instructed by the South African government to shake hands only with white... |
57282116ff5b5019007d9da8 | Who instructed the King to only shake hands with whites in South Africa? | South African government | [
"George_VI\n\nIn 1947, the King and his family toured Southern Africa. The Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, Jan Smuts, was facing an election and hoped to make political capital out of the visit. George was appalled, however, when instructed by the South African government to shake hands only with white... |
572821d23acd2414000df545 | What kind of cancer did the King develop? | lung cancer | [
"George_VI\n\nThe stress of the war had taken its toll on the King's health, exacerbated by his heavy smoking and subsequent development of lung cancer among other ailments, including arteriosclerosis and thromboangiitis obliterans. A planned tour of Australia and New Zealand was postponed after the King suffered a... |
572821d23acd2414000df546 | What developed in the King's right leg that prevented him from touring Australia? | arterial blockage | [
"George_VI\n\nThe stress of the war had taken its toll on the King's health, exacerbated by his heavy smoking and subsequent development of lung cancer among other ailments, including arteriosclerosis and thromboangiitis obliterans. A planned tour of Australia and New Zealand was postponed after the King suffered a... |
572821d23acd2414000df547 | What treatment helped prevent the loss of the King's right leg? | right lumbar sympathectomy | [
"George_VI\n\nThe stress of the war had taken its toll on the King's health, exacerbated by his heavy smoking and subsequent development of lung cancer among other ailments, including arteriosclerosis and thromboangiitis obliterans. A planned tour of Australia and New Zealand was postponed after the King suffered a... |
572821d23acd2414000df548 | Who was the King's heir presumptive? | Elizabeth | [
"George_VI\n\nThe stress of the war had taken its toll on the King's health, exacerbated by his heavy smoking and subsequent development of lung cancer among other ailments, including arteriosclerosis and thromboangiitis obliterans. A planned tour of Australia and New Zealand was postponed after the King suffered a... |
572821d23acd2414000df549 | Who was Elizabeth's spouse? | Duke of Edinburgh | [
"George_VI\n\nThe stress of the war had taken its toll on the King's health, exacerbated by his heavy smoking and subsequent development of lung cancer among other ailments, including arteriosclerosis and thromboangiitis obliterans. A planned tour of Australia and New Zealand was postponed after the King suffered a... |
572822c9ff5b5019007d9dcc | What church did the King's funeral take place on the 15th? | Windsor Castle | [
"George_VI\n\nFrom 9 February for two days his coffin rested in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, before lying in state at Westminster Hall from 11 February. His funeral took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on the 15th. He was interred initially in the Royal Vault until he was transferred to the... |
572822c9ff5b5019007d9dcd | What year did Queen Elizabeth die? | 2002 | [
"George_VI\n\nFrom 9 February for two days his coffin rested in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, before lying in state at Westminster Hall from 11 February. His funeral took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on the 15th. He was interred initially in the Royal Vault until he was transferred to the... |
572822c9ff5b5019007d9dce | What year did Princess Margaret die? | 2002 | [
"George_VI\n\nFrom 9 February for two days his coffin rested in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, before lying in state at Westminster Hall from 11 February. His funeral took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on the 15th. He was interred initially in the Royal Vault until he was transferred to the... |
572822c9ff5b5019007d9dcf | In which chapel does King George's body lie in today? | King George VI Memorial Chapel | [
"George_VI\n\nFrom 9 February for two days his coffin rested in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, before lying in state at Westminster Hall from 11 February. His funeral took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on the 15th. He was interred initially in the Royal Vault until he was transferred to the... |
572823832ca10214002d9eb6 | How high was public faith in the monarchy when King George assumed the throne? | low | [
"George_VI\n\nIn the words of Labour Member of Parliament George Hardie, the abdication crisis of 1936 did \"more for republicanism than fifty years of propaganda\". George VI wrote to his brother Edward that in the aftermath of the abdication he had reluctantly assumed \"a rocking throne\", and tried \"to make it ... |
572823832ca10214002d9eb7 | What position did George Hardie hold? | Labour Member of Parliament | [
"George_VI\n\nIn the words of Labour Member of Parliament George Hardie, the abdication crisis of 1936 did \"more for republicanism than fifty years of propaganda\". George VI wrote to his brother Edward that in the aftermath of the abdication he had reluctantly assumed \"a rocking throne\", and tried \"to make it ... |
572823832ca10214002d9eb8 | Who was George VI's brother? | Edward | [
"George_VI\n\nIn the words of Labour Member of Parliament George Hardie, the abdication crisis of 1936 did \"more for republicanism than fifty years of propaganda\". George VI wrote to his brother Edward that in the aftermath of the abdication he had reluctantly assumed \"a rocking throne\", and tried \"to make it ... |
572820664b864d19001644f6 | What is federalism? | Federalism refers to the mixed or compound mode of government | [
"Federalism\n\nFederalism refers to the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government (the central or 'federal' government) with regional governments (provincial, state, Land, cantonal, territorial or other sub-unit governments) in a single political system. Its distinctive feature, exemplifi... |
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